Busan

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Busan featuring landscape views, a bridge and night scenes

Where to stay in Busan

Haeundae which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town

Haeundae

4.5/5(300 area reviews)

Travelers love Haeundae for its stunning beaches, and you can see more of Busan by jumping on the metro at Haeundae Station or Jung-dong Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Paradise Casino and Busan Aquarium.

Haeundae
Busan Citizens Park featuring heritage elements, a garden and wildflowers

Seomyeon

Consider a visit to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seomyeon. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station.

Seomyeon
Jung District which includes a city, a river or creek and a bridge

Jung-gu

4.5/5(66 area reviews)

Travelers choose Jung-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station and check out top sights like Busan Tower.

Jung-gu
Yeongdo which includes boating, a bay or harbor and general coastal views

Yeongdo

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Yeongdo. You might want to make time for a stop at Taejongdae Park or Huinnyeoul Culture Village.

Yeongdo
Gwangalli Beach showing general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach

Suyeong-gu

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Noted for its beaches and bars, there's plenty to explore in Suyeong-gu. Top attractions like Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Grand Bridge are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Gwangan Station or Suyeong Station to see more of the city.

Suyeong-gu
Busanjin which includes wildflowers and a lake or waterhole

Busanjin

4.5/5(97 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.

Busanjin
Shilla Stay Haeundae
Shilla Stay Haeundae
4 out of 5
46, Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR107 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
SAR107
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,698 reviews)
"I took an ocean facing rm and the view was superb. The beach is just a short walk away. The hotel is located not too far away frm the hub of activities, so we get to enjoy a relatively quiet beach and all the hustle and bustle of the activities by just a short walk away. Some of the services can ..."

Reviewed on 28 May, 2024

Shilla Stay Haeundae
Paradise Hotel Busan
Paradise Hotel Busan
5 out of 5
296, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is SAR209 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
SAR209
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,239 reviews)
"It was a wonderful stay and the staff was super friendly"

Reviewed on 29 May, 2024

Paradise Hotel Busan
Lotte Hotel Busan
Lotte Hotel Busan
5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is SAR110 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
SAR110
per night
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,512 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 May, 2024

Lotte Hotel Busan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
NewCZ Osiria Residence
NewCZ Osiria Residence
4 out of 5
17 Dongbusangwangwang 7-ro Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, Busan
Stay at this 4-star residence in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a theme park shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangalli Beach and Songjeong ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
"The property was comfortable and very well priced! Also had laundry machines and detergent for us! Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2024

NewCZ Osiria Residence
Grand LCT Residence
Grand LCT Residence
4 out of 5
Landmark-dong, 30, Dalmaji-gil, Busan, Busan
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangalli Beach and Paradise Casino are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (417 reviews)
"Location is great for tourists. There is a difference between Grand LCT Residence and LCT Residence when it is time to check in which is not clearly indicated when it is your first time. Overall great place to stay."

Reviewed on 24 May, 2024

Grand LCT Residence
Pale De CZ
Pale De CZ
4 out of 5
24, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 298beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Gwangalli Beach and Paradise Casino are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (343 reviews)
"This property has amazing veiws easy parking, literally everything was in walking distance to every thing down by the beach. Including a Starbucks down stairs. The only thing i would change about this property is the bed! The bed is so hard that it was hard to sleep."

Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2024

Pale De CZ
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Busan

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
144
" "4 - Good 35.03649635036496%
3 - Okay
25
" "3 - Okay 6.082725060827251%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Dennis
Jun 1, 2020

Best city in South Korea

5/5 - Excellent

Ness
May 30, 2020

A lot of great places to visit. A variety of food. It's a city surrounded by beautiful mountains and located right next to the ocean. There are plenty of nice beaches to visit, such as Songjung where you can surf as well.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 25, 2020

Lots of good foods, awesome options of public transportation, easy access to everything you can imagine. The city offered a nice comfortable atmosphere for travelers to find everything they want easy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 25, 2020

Still my favorite city in the WORLD!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 23, 2020

Busan offers tons of great foods in a reasonable price, super friendly people, and the area has a feel like I’m back in Seoul 20 years ago; people are still friendly and traditional markets are packed with so much foods and goods!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 25, 2020

So much culture. And the light festival was very pretty.